medical expenses
Loopholes Tagged "medical expenses"
Plain-English guides to Canadian legal rights and workarounds related to medical expenses.
Attendant Care Claim — Claim Care Costs as Medical Expenses Instead of Ignoring Them
Attendant care costs can often be claimed as medical expenses, which many families miss when they focus only on basic doctor or drug receipts.
Fertility Treatment Medical Credit — Claim IVF and Related Costs That Families Often Miss
Many fertility treatment costs, including eligible IVF-related amounts, can qualify as medical expenses and reduce tax when properly documented.
Gluten-Free Medical Expense Claim — Some Celiac-Related Food Cost Differences Can Be Claimed
People with celiac disease can sometimes claim the extra cost of qualifying gluten-free food products over normal alternatives as medical expenses if they keep careful records.
Medical Expense 12-Month Rule — Pick the Best 12-Month Window Instead of the Calendar Year
CRA lets you claim medical expenses for any 12-month period ending in the tax year, which can produce a much larger credit than sticking to January through December.
Medical Expense Tax Credit — The Overlooked Eligible Items
The CRA's Medical Expense Tax Credit covers far more than prescriptions and dentist bills — travel to appointments, home renovations for disability, fertility treatments, service animals, and dozens of other expenses most Canadians never claim.
Medical Travel Expense Deduction — Claim Mileage, Meals, and Travel When Care Isn't Available Nearby
If you had to travel for medical care because equivalent treatment was not available locally, CRA may let you claim transportation, mileage, meals, accommodation, and in some cases attendant travel costs.
Refundable Medical Expense Supplement — Turn Medical Costs Into a Cash Credit if You Still Work
If you have modest income from work or self-employment and significant medical expenses, the refundable medical expense supplement can produce an actual cash credit on top of the regular medical expense claim.